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John W Watson Sr. | |
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| Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives | |
| In office 1901–1901 | |
| Preceded by | Robert McNamee |
| Succeeded by | Cromwell Gibbons |
| 6th Mayor of Miami | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Rodman Smith |
| Succeeded by | P._A._Henderson |
| 8th Mayor of Miami | |
| Preceded by | P._A._Henderson |
| Succeeded by | W.P. Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Oct 31, 1859 North Carolina, US |
| Died | Feb 8, 1942 Miami, Florida, US |
| Resting place | Miami City Cemetery[1] |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Spouse | Cora Chafer |
| Children | Robert, Janet, John Jr |
| Profession | Merchant |
John W Watson Sr. (Oct 31, 1859-Feb 8, 1942) was an American politician who served in a number of elected positions throughout his career in Florida.
Watson was born in South Carolina, moving to Florida in 1882. He was Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives and held other elected offices before becoming the City of Miami's 6th and 8th Mayor. [2] Watson owned a grocery store, hardware company and grapefruit grove among his multiple business endeavors.
He built several building in Miami which became important to the city's growth and long-term development. The Watson family is considered to be among Miami's first settlers as they arrived before the railroad to town was complete.
Watson married Cora Chafer at about the same time they moved to Florida. They had three children (Robert, Janet, John Jr). John W Watson Jr followed in his father's footsteps and became a prominent City of Miami Attorney while running for several political positions. Robert was elected as a City of Miami Council member.
Watson Island is named after J.W. Watson Sr.
See also
References
Notes
- ^ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38717329/john-w-watson
- ^ Blackman, E.V. (1921). "Miami and Dade County Florida; Its settlement progress and achievement". Retrieved 16 Feb 2023.
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Bibliography
* "Hon. John W. Watson." Miami Herald, vol. 2, no. 110, 19 Mar. 1912, p. Page Three.
* John W. Watson, Nominated Mayor I First Primary - Miami Herald, July 23, 1913, Page One.
External links
- Watson Building in Downtown Miami The Magic City Miami History
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